The fear of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is understandably daunting, and Brits may wish to take every possible measure to reduce their risk. One common garden herb is believed to have therapeutic potential due to its active compounds, which exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

For instance, carnosic acid in rosemary activates enzymes that are part of the body's natural defence system.

In 2022, American experts emphasised that Rosmarinus officinalis has "long been known as the herb of remembrance and can be a potential cognition enhancer" for Alzheimer's disease. A study involving animals concluded that administering the herb "improved cognitive function" in organisms with cognitive deficits, as well as in "normal intact" animals.

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